North Country Concerts & Live Music
Mountain towns, lakeside stages, and Adirondack atmosphere
The Sound of the North Country
The North Country is New York’s wildest, most expansive region — encompassing the Adirondack Park, the Thousand Islands, and the St. Lawrence Valley. The concert scene here is intimate by nature: small theaters, outdoor festivals, and community stages set against some of the most stunning landscapes in the Northeast.
Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Plattsburgh anchor the music calendar in the Adirondacks, while Watertown and the Thousand Islands region bring their own energy. Summer is the peak season, when the population swells with visitors and the outdoor stages come alive.
This isn’t a region you visit for arena shows. You come here for the experience — live music under the stars with the Adirondack High Peaks on the horizon, a cold local craft beer in hand, and the kind of intimate setting that makes every show feel personal.
Venues
Live music under the Adirondack stars
Upcoming Shows in the North Country
- Tue, Oct 27, 2026 Allison Russell at Higher Ground
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026 Shock Theatre, Nosferatu 1922 at The Port Theatre
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026 Katseye at Centre Bell
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026 Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Port Theatre
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Coyote VS Acme at The Port Theatre
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026 JoyRide at Brockville Arts Centre
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026 Clutch at Higher Ground
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Fruit Bats at Higher Ground
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Get the Led Out at Paramount Theatre
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Michael Bourada: IMPOSSIBLE at The Port Theatre
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Ambush at The Port Theatre
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Punch Brothers at Paramount Theatre
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Alan Cavé at Place Bell
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Sleep at Higher Ground
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 DJ Snake at Place Bell
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Carbon Leaf at Higher Ground
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Judy Collins at Paramount Theatre
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Suitcase Junket at Waterhole Music Lounge
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 The Grand Illusion Styx Experience at The Port Theatre
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Trivium at Place Bell
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Dark Star Orchestra at Paramount Theatre
- Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Montréal Guitar Trio: Christmas Around the World at Brockville Arts Centre
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Doja Cat at Centre Bell
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Classic Albums Live – The Stranger (Billy Joel) at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026 Ahren Belisle at The Port Theatre
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Donna the Buffalo wsg. Cast Iron Cowboys at Waterhole, Saranac Lake, NY at Waterhole Music Lounge
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 Puccini & Martinů at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 Matt Dusk at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026 The Bouncing Souls at Higher Ground
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026 Christmas with The Ennis Sisters at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 Elvis: A Christmas Special with Pete Paquette at Brockville Arts Centre
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 Elvis: A Christmas Special at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Andrea Bocelli at Centre Bell
- Fri, Dec 18, 2026 The Roxanne Delage Band at The Port Theatre
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026 The Mallett Brothers Band at Waterhole Music Lounge
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Kitchen Dwellers at Higher Ground
- Thu, Jan 7, 2027 ANTICIPATION: The Carly Simon & James Taylor Story at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sun, Jan 10, 2027 Mendelssohn & Mozart at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Wed, Jan 13, 2027 Hotel California® – The Original Eagles Tribute at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sat, Jan 16, 2027 Paula Poundstone at Paramount Theatre
- Wed, Jan 20, 2027 Bigflo & Oli at Place Bell
- Fri, Jan 29, 2027 Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute at Brockville Arts Centre
- Thu, Feb 4, 2027 You’s STILL Got a Friend at Paramount Theatre
- Thu, Feb 4, 2027 Soolking at Place Bell
- Fri, Feb 5, 2027 Hilary Duff at Centre Bell
- Fri, Feb 5, 2027 An Evening with Shakura S’Aida at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Tue, Feb 9, 2027 Simple Plan at Slush Puppie Place
- Thu, Feb 11, 2027 Matt Andersen: The Hammer & The Rose Tour at Brockville Arts Centre
- Fri, Feb 12, 2027 Simple Plan at Centre Bell
- Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Blind Boys of Alabama: Songs in the Key of Life at Paramount Theatre
- Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Mary Frances Leahy at Brockville Arts Centre
- Fri, Feb 19, 2027 Rock of Ages at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Fri, Feb 19, 2027 Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere at Paramount Theatre (Rutland VT)
- Sat, Feb 20, 2027 The Silhouettes at Paramount Theatre
- Sun, Feb 21, 2027 Don Omar at Centre Bell
- Thu, Feb 25, 2027 Little Stranger at Higher Ground
- Fri, Feb 26, 2027 Sammy Rae & The Friends at Higher Ground
- Sat, Feb 27, 2027 Sammy Rae at Higher Ground
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027 Darcy & Jer: Average at Best Tour at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Fri, Mar 5, 2027 Def Leppard at Centre Bell
- Sat, Mar 6, 2027 Alaska Thunderfuck at Higher Ground Ballroom
- Sat, Mar 6, 2027 Spin Doctors at Paramount Theatre
- Mon, Mar 8, 2027 Gracie Abrams at Centre Bell
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 Gracie Abrams at Centre Bell
- Fri, Mar 12, 2027 Nickelback at Centre Bell
- Sat, Mar 13, 2027 Les Trois Accords at Place Bell
- Fri, Mar 19, 2027 LANDSLIDE: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along! at Brockville Arts Centre
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027 Choir! Choir! Choir! Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027 Caroline Rose at Higher Ground
- Wed, Mar 24, 2027 Big Sugar – ¡EARTHLINGS! Live at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Fri, Apr 2, 2027 Niall Horan at Centre Bell
- Fri, Apr 2, 2027 Classic Albums Live – The Immaculate Collection (Madonna) at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Fri, Apr 2, 2027 EagleMania at Paramount Theatre
- Thu, Apr 8, 2027 Dakh Daughters – Ukraine Fire at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Fri, Apr 16, 2027 Calvin Harris at Centre Bell
- Sat, Apr 17, 2027 Angèle at Centre Bell
- Thu, Apr 22, 2027 Dreamer at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Thu, Apr 29, 2027 Gowan – 40th Anniversary Tour of Strange Animal at Kingston Grand Theatre
- Sat, May 1, 2027 Anticipation: Celebrating Carly Simon & James Taylor at Brockville Arts Centre
- Thu, May 27, 2027 Bianca Del Rio at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Exploring the North Country
Before & After the Show
Lake Placid’s Main Street is a destination in itself — restaurants, breweries, and shops in a classic mountain town setting. Saranac Lake has a growing food scene centered on Broadway. Plattsburgh’s downtown has been revitalizing with new restaurants and craft beverage spots along the Lake Champlain waterfront.
Getting Around
I-87 (Northway) is the main route from Albany to the Adirondacks and Plattsburgh. Route 3 connects Watertown to the Adirondack interior. Distances are real up here — Lake Placid to Watertown is nearly 2 hours. No public transit outside Plattsburgh; you need a car.
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June–September) is prime season. Most outdoor venues and festivals only operate during this window. Fall foliage in the Adirondacks (late September–mid October) is legendary and often coincides with end-of-season shows. Winter is quiet for concerts but spectacular for skiing.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
By car: I-87 (Northway) from Albany to Lake Placid (2.5 hrs) or Plattsburgh (3 hrs). I-81 to Watertown from Syracuse (1.5 hrs).
By air: Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) near Saranac Lake. Plattsburgh International (PBG) has budget carriers.
Parking: Free at most North Country venues. Lake Placid can be tight in peak summer — use the municipal lot on Main Street.
Insider Tips
- Lake Placid: Check the Lake Placid Center for the Arts schedule
- Bring layers: Mountain evenings get cool even in summer
- Plan ahead: Lodging fills fast in peak season — book early for summer shows
Dining & Nightlife
Lake Placid — Main Street: From the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery to upscale dining at The Cottage, the town punches above its weight in food.
Saranac Lake — Broadway: A charming main street with craft breweries, pizza, and the Blue Moon Café.
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